Race organisers have confirmed the full route of the Tour de France’s Liverpool stage. Stage two of the 2027 men’s race, on Saturday 3 July, starts in Keswick, crosses Lancashire, passes through Knowsley and St Helens, and ends with a sprint finish along Liverpool’s waterfront.
The 2027 Tour starts in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July, only the race’s fifth visit to Britain. Britain will also be the first country outside France to host the start of both the men’s Tour and the Tour de France Femmes in the same year. All British stages will be shown free-to-air on Five, with full coverage on TNT Sports.
What it means for visitors
- Expect large crowds and road closures across the city region on 3 July 2027.
- In Knowsley, the route takes in Prescot, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Bowring Park and Huyton.
- Hotels and waterfront restaurants are likely to book up early for the weekend.
From the record
The finish runs past the Royal Albert Dock, opened by Prince Albert in 1846 and still the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in the country. Plan a visit and find a table nearby.
Source: Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Express. Reported and written by Old Town Liverpool.
Where to eat nearby
Places within a short walk, chosen for the buildings they stand in.
- The Baltic FleetReal ale pub · WappingThe story →
- Etsu Japanese RestaurantJapanese · sushi & hot dishes · The StrandThe story →
- Hawksmoor LiverpoolSteak and seafood restaurant · Brunswick StreetBook a tableThe story →
